Dementia Care in Chillum, MD: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Chillum, MD: the local picture

510

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

4,347

residents 65 or older (12% of Chillum)

24%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Prince George's County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Chillum has about 510 residents aged 85 or older among 4,347 aged 65 or older. The risk of Alzheimer’s rises steeply with age, and the Alzheimer’s Association estimates that about a third of people 85 and older have Alzheimer’s dementia.

24% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Prince George's County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

31% of older Chillum residents in households live alone. For someone with memory loss who lives alone, a few hours of daily check-ins are often the first step.

Chillum compared with Prince George's County and Maryland

Census figure	Chillum	Prince George's County	Maryland
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.5%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	12%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	26%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	9.4%	9.5%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	65%	31%	21%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$65,089	$82,366	—

Older residents in towns around Chillum

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Hyattsville, MD	1.3 mi	2,429	257
Takoma Park, MD	1.6 mi	2,635	177
Langley Park, MD	1.6 mi	1,231	93
Mount Rainier, MD	1.8 mi	1,281	94
University Park, MD	1.9 mi	593	18
Brentwood, MD	2.0 mi	370	36

Nursing homes near Chillum

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
White Oak Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Hyattsville, MD	0.4 mi	1 of 5	160	(301) 559-0300
Complete Care At Hyattsville	Hyattsville, MD	1.0 mi	2 of 5	270	(301) 864-2333
Sacred Heart Home Inc	Hyattsville, MD	1.3 mi	5 of 5	44	(301) 277-6500
Sligo Creek Healthcare	Takoma Park, MD	1.6 mi	3 of 5	102	(301) 270-4200
Ascension Living Carroll Manor	Washington, DC	1.7 mi	2 of 5	252	(202) 854-7100
The Hsc Pediatric Skilled Nursing Facility	Washington, DC	1.7 mi	3 of 5	16	(202) 832-4400

Hospices serving Chillum

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Holy Cross Home Care And Hospice	Silver Spring, MD	3.9 mi	(301) 557-4663
Capital Hospice	Washington, DC	4.8 mi	(202) 244-8300
Capital Caring	Greenbelt, MD	5.6 mi	(301) 883-0866
Heartland Hospice (Beltsville)	Beltsville, MD	6.2 mi	(240) 264-1692

Straight-line miles from the center of Chillum. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a dementia caregiver can help with

Keeping a predictable daily routine
Gentle help with bathing, dressing and toileting
Meals, hydration and medication reminders
Calming approaches for sundowning, agitation and repeated questions

Cost

What dementia care costs in Chillum

At the Maryland median aide wage of $18.29 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,585 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $5,424 monthly median income of Chillum households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maryland's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a dementia caregiver

An estimated 7.2 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association 2025 Facts and Figures. Most live at home, cared for by family. The Association’s 24/7 Helpline (1-800-272-3900) is free.

Questions worth asking: Tell me about someone with dementia you cared for. What worked? What do you do when a client becomes agitated in the late afternoon? How do you keep someone safe who tries to leave the house? More in our dementia care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Dementia Care in Chillum: common questions

What nursing homes are near Chillum?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are White Oak Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in Hyattsville (0.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Complete Care At Hyattsville in Hyattsville (1.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Sacred Heart Home Inc in Hyattsville (1.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Chillum?

At the Maryland median aide wage of $18.29 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,585 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $5,424 monthly median income of Chillum households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maryland's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

When does someone with dementia need care at home?

Common signs are missed meals or medication, getting lost in familiar places, unsafe cooking or driving, and a family caregiver who is exhausted. Many families start with a few hours a day and add hours, nights or live-in help as the disease progresses.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Chillum, MD